Satin Stitch foot
 

I just realized I've been using my satin stitch foot all the time on my machine. I also have a regular foot, the main difference between the two is the satin foot is wider and has a cut out on the bottom to accomodate the satin stitch.

My machine is a high shank Kenmore made by Gritzner Kaiser in 1958 (my avatar).

So....does it matter that I am using the satin foot? I'm quite used to it but maybe it is causing me issues that I'm not even aware of.

Thanks!

Try using the regular foot and compare the results. Then let us know.

I switched to the regular foot. So far I notice more visibility, less foot in the way.

I have a 1957 Kenmore and I rarely use anything except the satin stitch foot. I've never noticed any difference when I took the time to make the change. froggyintexas

When the 1/4" foot hit the market, that is what I have now on my older Bernina. I forgot to change the foot when I took my baby in finally for service. OOPPS!!

I have an old Kenmore, I think made in the sixties, I only have one foot for it, does straight, zig-zag, and I think maybe 2 other stitches, have no idea what the foot is called, LOL! My newer machine came with all kinds of feet, I've tried different ones, and I just use the one I like depending on what I'm sewing. Of course have to use correct one for the decorative stitching and such. I had never even heard of a walking foot!

My first machine, a Singer purchased in 1971, had one foot with it. Like Latrinka, I used it for straight stitching and zig zag (the only two stitches on the machine). Of course, the zig zag becomes a satin stitch with adjustments to the stitch length and width. This was before I started quilting, and I sewed garments and crafts. I started quilting with this machine, but was doing PP. Being self-taught, I didn't know about using a 1/4" seam allowance, so sewed my blocks together using a 1/2" seam allowance. The blocks were sashed, so I had to use a little bit wider outer border, but that one foot worked just fine.

Now I have a Bernina and sometimes still use my satin stitch foot rather than changing back and forth with my 1/4" foot. I just need to remember to reposition my needle so that I can use the side of the foot for piecing.

I use my walking foot all the time. This is with my Janome. My Dressmaker is for mending & stuff that I don't mind if I have trouble with. Especially if it is a denium or something really heavy.

This is an older post but I've just made a discovery. I've found that, with my particular machine, the needle hole in the satin foot is wider than on the regular foot. (Maybe that's true on all brands??)

I found that when I zig-zagged at the widest, my needle would just graze the side of the hole in the regular foot and make an interesting little noise. I decided to just go back to my satin foot. That was the only difference I've noticed and I'm not going to chance a broken needle for no gain.